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At a Glance
Notepad++
Notepad++
Star Rating
(2,358)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PureBasic
PureBasic
Star Rating
(10)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PureBasic
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that PureBasic excels in ease of use with a score of 9.7, making it a favorite among small business users who appreciate its straightforward interface, while Notepad++ follows closely with a score of 9.3.
  • Reviewers mention that Notepad++ shines in its syntax highlighting capabilities, scoring 9.1, which enhances code readability significantly compared to PureBasic's score of 8.0.
  • G2 users highlight that Notepad++ offers superior find and replace functionality with a score of 9.3, which is particularly beneficial for users dealing with large codebases, while PureBasic's score is 8.3.
  • Users on G2 report that PureBasic's collaborative editing feature scores 9.0, making it a strong choice for teams, whereas Notepad++ scores lower at 8.0, indicating less emphasis on collaborative features.
  • Reviewers mention that Notepad++ has a robust plugin and integration ecosystem, scoring 8.5, which allows for extensive customization, while PureBasic's score of 8.0 suggests fewer options in this area.
  • Users say that PureBasic's extensibility is rated at 8.7, which appeals to developers looking for a customizable programming environment, while Notepad++ does not have a comparable score in this category.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notepad++
No pricing available
PureBasic
No pricing available
Free Trial
Notepad++
No trial information available
PureBasic
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,995
8.9
6
Ease of Use
9.3
2,005
9.7
6
Ease of Setup
9.5
324
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.2
279
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
1,466
8.3
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
236
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,934
6.7
7
Features by Category
8.6
11,701
8.3
25
Coding
9.1
1160
8.0
5
8.3
1127
Not enough data
9.3
1191
8.3
5
8.8
1081
Not enough data
Editing
8.0
907
9.0
5
8.9
1107
Not enough data
8.7
1108
8.3
5
Functionality
8.7
1081
Not enough data
8.2
1007
Not enough data
8.5
1058
8.0
5
8.4
874
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Notepad++
Notepad++
PureBasic
PureBasic
Notepad++ and PureBasic are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Notepad++
Notepad++ has no unique categories
PureBasic
PureBasic has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notepad++
Notepad++
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.8%
PureBasic
PureBasic
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Notepad++
Notepad++
Information Technology and Services
29.2%
Computer Software
22.9%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Internet
2.5%
Financial Services
2.1%
Other
40.5%
PureBasic
PureBasic
Design
25.0%
Computer Software
25.0%
Professional Training & Coaching
12.5%
Internet
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Other
12.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Notepad++
Notepad++
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DP
Deep P.
Verified User

i like every feature of notepad++ that i have used in past few months .notepad++ support multi languages(this feature is not much use for me as html coder) ,correct spelling mistakes and It also include the auto detection of the programming language that in...

Most Helpful Critical Review
BK
Brian K.
Verified User in Hospitality

Notepad++ is still a very limited text editor with restrictive features. I think of it as more of an upgrade of Windows' Notepad instead of a legitimate competition for much more advanced tools like atom and sublime text. The only thing that Notepad++...

PureBasic
PureBasic
Most Helpful Favorable Review
David T.
DT
David T.
Verified User in Computer Software

Some of PureBasic's best features are that it is cross-platform ( Windows, Linux and Macintosh ), easily extended by creating libraries, the compiler is fast and creates highly optimized executables with small footprints. I also find that the user...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Bryan F.
BF
Bryan F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The graphical interface builder that comes with the IDE leaves a lot to be desired. There are free third party GUI editing tools that work much better than PureBasic's built in one. Overall, if your software solution needs a GUI, you're better using...

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Discussions
Notepad++
Notepad++ Discussions
How do I close multiple windows at the same time instead of just individually clicking the cross
3 comments
Sridhar P.
SP
There is an icon(5th one) for close all option,just below the Menu bar Read more
How do I use Notepad?
3 comments
Yosef S.
YS
It's a free download. It opens with a blank document. Multiple docs can be opened in tabs. Save documents when you are done.Read more
Is there a way to synchronize notepad++ on internet so that data is save all the time
2 comments
Mihai Adrian C.
MC
You can install notepad++ as a portable version, in any folder synced in a cloud or Google drive. Read more
PureBasic
PureBasic Discussions
How fast is PureBasic's compilation speed?
1 comment
Paul V.
PV
Under a second on an i9 with a 20,000 line source code.Read more
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